Cannabis Awareness

🚨📣 There is a real danger that Hawaii will give the entire recreational cannabis industry to the 8 dispensary corporations and then wage war against the thousands of local growers to force them out of business! 🚫👨‍🌾😢

This corporate takeover will take a billion-dollars-a-year out of the hands of the thousands of local growers and place it into the hands of the 8 dispensaries corporations.

New Mexico is now currently accepting applications for medical cannabis manufacturer licenses with no deadline for submission. To learn more about New Mexico's manufacturer license and the state's efforts towards recreational legalization, read more here: https://hubs.ly/H0qXdx60 ... See more

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Hawaii Cannabis Education, Events and Community. We are connecting patients, families of patients, doctors, nurses, medical and legal professionals working with compassionate policymakers to create a new system of healthcare in Hawaii. ... See more

Our nation is in the midst of the greatest crisis in generations, with the Covid-19 pandemic impacting Americans’ physical and emotional well-being, while plummeting the nation’s economy into the worst economic downturn in our lifetimes. As the country begins what is likely to be a slow climb ou... ... See more

Medical Cannabis Day 2020

June 14th will mark the 20th Anniversary of Medical Cannabis in Hawaii. Join us for a virtual gathering of your Hawaii Cannabis community. Get involved! Participate and Help shape the biggest event of the year for patients. Send us a note!

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Canopy Growth Corp (WEED.TO), (CGC.N) on Friday reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss as its recreational cannabis business lost market share due to delayed product launches and the company abandoned a profitability target. Its U.S.-listed and Canadian shares ended down about 21% as the company withdrew its forecast of becoming EBITDA positive by the end of […]

Bottlenecks abound on the production end—and that’s not even counting the fundamentals of weather and hemp farming competence. Five years ago, farmers were racing to get in on the hemp craze with visions of $100,000 an acre dancing in their heads. This year, farming problems are coming into focus, with so many problems facing farmers—from […]

PRESS RELEASE Record revenue of $66.4 million in Q1’20, 60% growth over Q4’19 revenue, 26% growth on the same asset base as net pro-forma Q4’191 Completed largest cultivation expansion in company history adding 6x cultivation space in Illinois and 4x cultivation space in Pennsylvania with incremental first harvests continuing on a rolling basis throughout 2020 […]

As federal lawmakers in Washington continue to slow-walk — or outright oppose — the legalisation of marijuana, the budding industry is plowing ahead making crucial inroads with another institution of prestige to help lend it legitimacy: higher education. Five universities — three public state schools and two private Catholic colleges — have partnered with cannabis education company Green […]

Two new medical marijuana dispensaries have received permission to open their doors to patients, officials announced Wednesday. The state Department of Health said it has issued final permits to Zen Leaf Elizabeth and Columbia Care in Vineland to begin dispensing marijuana. That brings the state total to 11 dispensaries. Zen Leaf, operated by Verano NJ, will open its doors Friday in […]

Greentank is driven by a commitment to quality, safety, and design. Vape brands ready to elevate their technology and aesthetics need to look no further than their custom craftsmanship. The post Greentank’s vape hardware positions brands for the evolution of cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

Canna Hannah offers a new craft project, Massachusetts reopens its cannabis stores, and other marijuana news of the week. The post The Roll-Up #145: Hummingbirds fight over weed jars appeared first on Leafly.

Oh, all the places you can Roam! G Pen Roam, that is. Find out what special features make this new device the one to watch for concentrate lovers. The post All the places you can G Pen Roam appeared first on Leafly.

Do coffee and cannabis go together? Check out the research on how caffeine and THC affect the endocannabinoid system. The post Cannabis and coffee: How do they affect your body? appeared first on Leafly.

Updated news on candidates and marijuana legalization efforts in your state and around the nation. The post Election 2020: All you need to know about cannabis legalization on the ballot appeared first on Leafly.

Why can't PTSD patients forget trauma? Cannabinoids may be a critical factor in the brain's ability to extinguish memory. The post Study finds cannabinoid plays key role in PTSD and ‘fear extinction’ appeared first on Leafly.

A 'western alliance' of legal states could regulate interstate cannabis commerce, say some industry leaders. The post COVID-19 interstate compacts could be a model for regional marijuana trade appeared first on Leafly.

If you love oranges, your day just got better because weed strains with citrusy orange genetics have some of the best flavor. Here are 5 to try. The post 5 cannabis strains for people who love oranges appeared first on Leafly.

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulatory authority over hemp […]

Listen above or stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play or Stitcher! Every Thursday, international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench discuss legal and economic developments around the world with the help of their international guests. No topic is too big, too small, too simple, or too complicated. They cover continents, countries, regimes, governance, finances, legal developments and whatever is trending in […]

Ketamine clinics are increasing in number in the United States and globally. As we described previously, ketamine is a Schedule III drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for certain medical uses, and may in some cases be used for off-label uses (such as anxiety […]

In prior blog posts (see here and here), I described how we have been fielding regular inquiries regarding international cannabis, both from companies inside the U.S. looking internationally and from international companies looking to the U.S. market. This post deals with taxation issues for international companies seeking to enter the U.S. market. Tax Treaties. The […]

Last Friday, May 22, petitioners submitted to the Oregon Secretary of State a ballot initiative (IP 34) seeking to permit the use of psilocybin for therapeutic use under a licensing and regulatory framework administered by the Oregon Health Authority (“OHA”). The submission was quite a feat, especially given the challenges presented by COVID-19 during the […]

The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) wishes to extend its appreciation for the continued cooperation of the vast majority of liquor-licensed businesses statewide which remain in compliance with Gov. Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy directive.

To: LCB-Regulated Licensees Fr: Rick Garza, Director Re: Help for Licensees During COVID-19 Restrictions As stated in yesterday’s message, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has been working quickly to consider steps the agency can take to help licensees throughout this period of business restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are making some temporary […]

Cannabis Licensees As you are aware from messages sent this week, cannabis retail stores are allowed to continue operating at this time. Please make sure you and your employees practice social distancing both in and out of your business, and especially when working with customers, as well as increased hygiene and sanitation measures

Cannabis Licensees, As communicated previously, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has been working quickly to consider steps the agency can take to help licensees throughout this period of business restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are making some temporary modifications to allow businesses to act quickly and minimize their impacts on disease transmission.

Governor Inslee yesterday signed Proclamation 20-05. This proclamation allows us to waive the penalties for failure to timely remit tax payments to the LCB until April 22. The waiver is made retroactive to the date of the governor’s declaration of a state of emergency on Feb. 29.